Communications Assistant

FAO seeks a Communications Assistant in Muscat to strengthen the visibility of Oman programmes. The assistant will collect project content, draft digital products, manage social-media calendars, monitor engagement, prepare Arabic and English materials, support campaigns and events, upload publications for clearance, and coordinate with FAO teams to ensure content follows corporate standards.

• Implement FAO Oman communication activities and workplans
• Collect photographs, videos, stories and other project content
• Draft and adapt news, briefs, presentations, newsletters and digital materials
• Prepare and schedule official social-media content and calendars
• Monitor engagement and compile communication statistics
• Prepare Arabic and English communication content
• Upload materials to the publication workflow system for clearance
• Support campaigns, events, field visits and communication coordination

• University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, media, marketing or related field
• Two years of relevant communication, journalism, public relations, media or digital-communications experience
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic
• Omani nationality or residence with valid work permit

• Experience with government institutions, development partners or international organisations

• Communication writing
• Social media
• Content development
• Digital communications
• Visual storytelling
• Stakeholder outreach

• Corporate Publication Workflow System
• Social media platforms

• National post for Oman nationals or residents with valid work permit